KAYAK SCHOOL
- Supervision: State-certified river guide (BEES or DEJEPS)
- Public: children from 7 years old or adults
- Levels: beginner to advanced
- Dates: May 15 to September 1
- Terrain: Briançonnais, Guisane, Durance, Clarée, Guil, Ubaye
- With: high-end river kayak, Werner / Swat paddles
- And: Harness vest, WRSI helmet, K-Way Frog, Frog Skirt, rope, knife, long-john and neoprene slippers.
- Transport included in Briançonnais
OUR KAYAK course in serre chevalier
Kayak School in Serre-Chevalier: Learn to Navigate on the River
Are you looking for a kayak school in Serre-Chevalier to improve your river skills, learn the basics, or become more independent on the water? Kayaking courses allow you to learn the right techniques in an exceptional natural setting, between Serre-Chevalier, Briançon, and the rivers of the Hautes-Alpes. Unlike a simple river descent, the aim here is to understand navigation, master your craft, and build solid technical foundations.
The Serre-Chevalier kayak school is designed for both children and adults, with options adapted to each person’s level. Depending on your experience, you can start with a first discovery session, take several lessons to progress, or benefit from more complete coaching to improve your confidence on the water, your river reading skills, and your navigation precision.
Our Kayaking Courses in Serre-Chevalier
Children’s Kayaking Course
The Children’s Kayaking Course is designed to introduce younger participants to kayaking in a supervised and progressive environment. Children learn how to position themselves in their boat, use their paddle, keep their balance, and follow the instructor’s guidance. It is an ideal option for discovering kayaking in Serre-Chevalier while developing confidence, coordination, and the pleasure of navigating on the water.
Adult Kayaking Course
The Adult Kayaking Course is suitable for beginners as well as paddlers who want to improve their technique. The sessions focus on support strokes, trajectories, stability, anticipation, and reading water movements. It is a relevant solution for learning river kayaking in Serre-Chevalier, progressing at your own pace, and benefiting from the guidance of a qualified instructor.
Options Over 1, 3, or 5 Sessions
The courses can be built around your objective: one session to discover the activity, three sessions to consolidate the basics, or five sessions to establish more complete progress. This format makes it possible to adapt the learning process to the time available, the starting level, and each person’s goals. The longer the course, the more opportunity there is to gain confidence, precision, and independence.
Which Kayak School Option in Serre-Chevalier Should You Choose?
For a first introduction, the 1-session option allows you to discover kayaking, understand the basics of paddling, and become familiar with the boat. It is perfectly suited to those who want to try the activity before committing to a longer course.
To make real progress, the 3- or 5-session options are more suitable. They allow you to repeat the movements, correct your positioning, gain confidence, and approach navigation with greater fluidity. This is the best choice for children who want to learn seriously or adults who wish to build solid foundations.
Whether you are coming for an introduction, technical progression, or a sporting activity during your stay, this kayak school in Serre-Chevalier allows you to learn in a supervised, natural setting adapted to your level. All that remains is to choose the children’s or adult course, check the corresponding widget, and book your time slot.
FAQ – kayak Serre-Chevalier
Who Is the Kayak School in Serre-Chevalier For?
The kayak school is suitable for both children and adults, from beginners to more experienced paddlers. The sessions allow participants to learn the basics, improve technically, or become more independent on the water.
From What Age Can You Start Kayaking?
Children’s courses are available from the age specified by the supervising team. They are designed for progressive introduction, with learning adapted to younger participants.
Do You Need Previous Kayaking Experience to Take Part?
No, you can start without any prior experience. The instructor explains the basics, supports progression, and adapts the exercises to the participants’ level.
What Is the Difference Between One Session and a Multi-Day Course?
One session allows you to discover the activity and the first techniques. A course over several sessions offers more complete progression, with more time to work on technique, confidence, and navigation.
Is Kayaking a Physical Activity?
Yes, kayaking requires paddling, coordination, and staying active in your boat. However, the intensity depends on the level, the chosen programme, and the practice conditions.
Which Option Should You Choose for a Beginner Child?
For a beginner child, a first session allows them to try the activity gently. To progress further, multi-session options are more worthwhile, as they give children time to learn and build confidence.
Which Option Should You Choose for a Beginner Adult?
A beginner adult can start with a discovery session, but a 3- or 5-session option helps build stronger foundations and progress more effectively.
What Do You Work on During a Kayaking Course?
A course allows participants to work on their position in the boat, paddle use, balance, trajectories, support strokes, and reading the water, depending on their level.
Is the Kayak School Suitable for a Holiday in Serre-Chevalier?
Yes, it is an ideal activity during a stay in the valley. It allows you to discover a sporting activity, enjoy the natural setting, and learn real navigation techniques.
Why Book Your Kayaking Course Online?
Booking online makes it easy to choose the right option, for children or adults, check availability, and secure your time slot during periods of high demand.
AVAILABLE KAYAKS IN SERRE CHEVALIER
Liquidlogic Remix 47 (x 2)
Length : 220cm Weight : 13 kg Volume 178 L
Paddler size : 20 to 50 kg
Easy boat, fluid and safe for all children
Kayak Pyranha Rebel (x 6)
Length : 214cm Weight : 12 kg Volume 155 L
Paddler size : 25 to 50 kg
Designed for children. Its reassuring shape allows easy rolling..
Dagger mx 7.5 (x 2)
Length : 230cm Weight: 18 kg Volume 216 L
Paddler size : 55 to 77 kg
Very easy, perfect for beginners and class III or IV amateurs.
Kayak Waka G.O.A.T (x 2)
Length : 269cm Weight : 19,5 kg Volume 260 L
Paddler size : 50 to 90 kg
Very easy, perfect for beginners and class III or IV amateurs.
With this kayak, transform the river into a real playground: Flat Spins, candles, surfing and boter cross everything becomes fun and accessible.
Kayak Waka OG (x 2)
Paddler size : 65 to 110 kg
Successful, tested, and validated for paddlers of all levels.
Kayak Liquidlogic Squirrel 95
Paddler size : 77 to 122 kg
A stable boat with glide
Kayak Waka Billy G.O.A.T (x 2)
Length : 269 cm Weight : 20 kg Volume 300 L
Paddler size : 50 to 90 kg
LThe creek boat for small and medium sizes in our kayak range. You will have the benefits of Steeze and OG !!
It uses the same hull as the GOAT, but with more volume at the back to make it more pleasant in the big volume.
This is the boat I’m using this spring 2025,
It rocks ! Matthieu 🙂
KAYAKING EQUIPMENT RENTAL SERRE CHEVALIER
Equipment rental is possible by, and under the responsibility of, a person holding a
Canoe-Kayak diploma (BEES, BAAPAT, BPJEPS, DEJEPS) or by an experienced practitioner.
1 CHILD Kayak
- 1 day
1 Adult Kayak
- 1 day
1 INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT PACK + CHILDREN’S KAYAK
- 1 day
1 INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT PACK + ADULT KAYAK
- 1 day
Individual equipment includes :
1 Kayak, 1 Paddle, 1 Helmet, 1 Vest, 1 Long-John, 1 Skirt, 1 K-Way, 1 Pair of Slippers, 1 Rope, 1 Knife